Amsterdam News in English
Amsterdam news in English — daily headlines from Dutch local newspapers covering housing, transport, city politics, neighbourhoods, culture and events, for expats, international students and English-speaking residents.
Veilig Thuis Amsterdam sounds the alarm: 'We sometimes cannot investigate neglect or structural violence in time'
Veilig Thuis Amsterdam has issued an urgent warning that severe staffing shortages and a rise in abuse reports are hindering its ability to investigate cases of neglect and violence promptly. The orga...
Minister Van Weel seeks talks with Halsema on tougher approach to demonstrations: 'This was intimidating for many Jewish Amsterdammers'
Justice Minister David van Weel intends to meet with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema to discuss implementing stricter measures against demonstrators who use intimidating slogans or face-covering clothin...
No parking for three hours in the Museumplein underground garage: here is art
This Friday, level -2 of the Museumplein parking garage in Amsterdam will host Signal'26, a three-hour art exhibition featuring work from twenty recent Dutch design and art academy graduates. The even...
21,000 trees for the construction of 344 homes on Strandeiland, IJburg: ‘The fire department will be visiting more often’
Development on Strandeiland will soon begin on 344 new homes featuring timber support structures in a pioneering construction project. The developers are focused on sustainability while addressing the...
Minister seeks talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister David van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema regarding the escalation of protests that feature support for Hamas. While authorities confirm the controversial slo...
Minister wants talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister Van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema following reports of escalating pro-Hamas rhetoric and intimidating behavior at recent demonstrations. Although local auth...
No new snack bars near schools? Amsterdam looks for legal ways to limit unhealthy food options
Amsterdam is attempting to legally restrict new unhealthy food outlets, especially near schools, by testing the boundaries of current environmental laws in court. The city hopes this pilot case will e...
Only one DJ plays every night at pool and vinyl bar Spin: ‘We ask them to play as if they are in their own living room’
Spin is a spacious pool and vinyl bar in Amsterdam that features a unique atmosphere where one DJ curates the music each night. Patrons can enjoy playing billiards while eating food like karaage and s...
Akram K. (23) recruited teenager for yet another attack on a house in Amsterdam-East, prosecutor seeks 4 years (8 months suspended)
Akram K. (23) faces a four-year prison sentence, with eight months suspended, for allegedly recruiting a 17-year-old to bomb a house in Amsterdam-Oost. The attack on July 3, 2025, was part of a larger...
Municipality to open its own healthy restaurant to combat excess of fast food outlets
The Amsterdam municipal government plans to open and then deny a permit for its own unhealthy restaurant to test legal limits regarding health-based zoning. By taking the matter to court, officials ai...
Mayor Halsema: explosions and nuisance in Nieuw-West are ‘top priority’, 30 youths identified
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has prioritized the investigation into twelve recent explosions in the Nieuw-West district. Authorities have identified thirty young individuals suspected of involvement ...
Concerns in Diemen over Amsterdam's cuts to homelessness services
The municipality of Diemen is urging Amsterdam to clarify its financial commitment to regional efforts against economic homelessness amid fears of budget cuts. Officials in Diemen worry that a reducti...
2026 Amsterdam Marathon edition
The Amsterdam Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 18, with tens of thousands of runners expected to participate. The competition will be broadcast live on NH starting at 8:50 AM, wi...
Arson in changing room at Central Station and on train during Pride 2025 was planned, prosecution says
A suspect named A. has confessed to arson attacks on a train and at Amsterdam Centraal station during Pride 2025, incidents prosecutors argue were motivated by terrorism. While the defense claims the ...
Discover job opportunities at free career events at the Johan Cruijff ArenA
A free career event will take place on Tuesday, October 20, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The session is open to anyone looking for a new job or seeking professional growth.
Food critic Monique van Loon has a dream job: “I can tell beforehand if a restaurant is right for me.”
Monique van Loon is an experienced food critic who evaluates restaurants by meticulously studying their menus and service standards before and during her visits. She currently shares her top dining re...
Car veers off road and flips over in Bos en Lommer
A driver sustained injuries after their vehicle veered off the road and overturned on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Authorities suspect a medical emergency may ...
Ahold Delhaize loses 787 million euros in market value in one day due to IT crisis
Parent company Ahold Delhaize lost 787 million euros in market value in one day due to a major IT crisis impacting its retail chains. The technical disruption has caused logistics issues and empty she...
Arrest team raids home in Holendrecht
A specialized police arrest team raided a home in Amsterdam-Zuidoost yesterday evening as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities have withheld details regarding the reason for the raid and have...
Hajar (29) missing for over a week, last seen cycling with unknown man
Police are searching for 29-year-old Hajar, who has been missing since October 4 after being seen leaving the Rai area in Amsterdam with an unidentified man. Authorities and family members are concern...
Ajax partners with Amsterdam-based auction platform for used pro-athlete jerseys
Ajax has partnered with the Amsterdam-based platform MatchWornShirt to auction official player-worn jerseys from its men's and women's teams. The multi-year deal will see proceeds support the club's a...
Coentunnel reversible lane barrier struck again
A barrier at the Coentunnel reversible lane was damaged in a collision this morning, rendering the lane temporarily unavailable. The incident caused traffic delays on the A7 and A8, though Rijkswaters...
At the Ziggo Dome, J. Cole is the ideal rap son-in-law: technically perfect, engaging, and suddenly in a cowboy hat
Rapper J. Cole delivered a technically perfect and engaging performance at the Ziggo Dome on Monday evening. The artist showcased his passion and diligence, leaving the audience to sing along enthusia...
Wibautstraat closed to motorists for another two weeks
The Wibautstraat in Amsterdam is closed to automobile traffic between Prins Bernhardplein and President Steynstraat until October 23. The municipality is conducting maintenance on the road, bike paths...
Boxing spectacle at Carré during eighteenth Ben Bril Memorial: "My mother could finally come and watch"
The 18th Ben Bril Memorial boxing tournament took place at the Royal Theater Carré in Amsterdam, featuring eight matches. Highlights included local debutant Denzel Oosterwolde, a victory for Kilat Ha...
Surprise over Meta CEO's comments on AI glasses, Dutch foundation files summary proceedings
Dutch advocacy group Offlimits is taking Meta to court to stop the sale of its AI smart glasses, citing widespread misuse of the device's camera for non-consensual filming. While Meta maintains the pr...
Eva (27) earns 3,643 euros a month and works to pay for her hobbies: 'I won't spend more than 30 euros on dining out'
Eva de Groot, a 27-year-old IT professional earning 3243 euros monthly, works primarily to fund her creative ambitions in writing and music. She maintains a strict budget for daily expenses, such as d...
No Kids Zone, sorry: Seoul, London and Brussels have child-free (and senior-free) hospitality, is that a good development?
The emergence of adult-only hospitality venues in cities like Seoul and London is fueling a global debate about child-free spaces. While some businesses are restricting access, other establishments ar...
We fish every day and go all winter long: more and more Amsterdam youth spending free time fishing
The Amsterdam Angling Association has reported a significant rise in youth fishing permits as more young people take up the sport. Participants describe fishing as an accessible outdoor activity that ...
Henk Schiffmacher's team tattoos Rembrandt on Bo's back: "The perfect back"
Tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher is tattooing a recreation of Rembrandt's 1633 etching, The Descent from the Cross, onto the back of Bo Kwakernaak. The project coincides with an upcoming collaboration ...